Exploration & development

Critical Metals plc has provided a comprehensive operational update on the activities underway at its Molulu copper/cobalt asset in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

At Especularita, successful sampling work at the Teresita and Victoria prospects highlights the prospectivity of the area with high-grade copper identified in outcrops and artisanal mine dumps.

The company now expect to complete the feasibility study for the Taylor zinc-lead-silver deposit in 2H23.

Ahmed Rezk, GEOVIA, Dassault Systèmes, South Africa, discusses the most common blast firing sequences and the expected movement of each one.

Maple Gold Mines has announced the completion of the first phase of deep drilling its Douay and Joutel Gold Projects, which are held in a 50/50 joint venture with Agnico Eagle Mines.

American Pacific Mining Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement, pursuant to which the company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Clearview Gold Inc., a private exploration company that is part of the NewQuest Capital company.

BHP has announced that it has completed its acquisition of OZ Minerals and is now OZL’s ultimate parent company.

American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced its 2023 budget and work programme for the Palmer zinc-silver-gold project, located in Southeast Alaska.

High grade gold mineralisation has been intersected at depth. Significantly, anomalous copper, silver, bismuth and arsenic assays were recorded within the broad, altered intersection.

The work done to date by Bradda geologists has given the company confidence in acquiring these claims, and will form a key part of the Phase 3 drill programme due to start later this year.

Anglo American plc has welcomed the decision in Chile by the Committee of Ministers to approve its environmental permit application for the Los Bronces Integrated Project (LBIP).

Artemis Gold Inc. has issued a purchase order to Finning for the primary and ancillary mining fleet required for the initial Phase 1 of operations at the Blackwater Mine.

Noram Lithium has engaged Ausenco Engineering Canada Inc. to lead the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) of its 100% owned Zeus Lithium Project in Clayton Valley, Nevada.

Gold production of 60 092 oz was mainly driven by contributions of 25 258 oz from the Lindero Mine and 26 437 oz from the Yaramoko Mine.

The Projects are early-stage copper exploration projects located approximately 80 km northeast of the coastal city of La Serena in the Coquimbo Region of central-northern Chile.